This course explores a father-inclusive approach to reproductive healthcare, drawing on the groundbreaking research of Ray Levy and Milton Kotelchuck on fatherhood. Featuring insights from clinical leaders Melissa Nelson, Hiyam Nadel, and community advocates, such as Charles Daniels, the course provides an outline for integrating fathers into prenatal care through practical strategies like family visits and more inclusive OB/GYN workflows. Designed for OB/GYN departments and care teams, the course highlights the clinical, emotional, and equity-related benefits of father-inclusive care—emphasizing how supporting expectant fathers improves outcomes for the entire family.
Raymond Levy, PsyD
Founder, The Fatherhood Project, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital
Charles C. Daniels, Jr., PhD, MDiv, LICSW
Chief Executive Officer, Fathers' UpLift
Melissa Nelson, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC
Chief Midwife, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Hiyam Nadel, MBA, CCG RN, FIEL
Director, Center for Innovations in Care Delivery, Massachusetts General Hospital
Alex Brooks, MS, MBA
Senior Administrative Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital
